Black Mesa is OK in ’02

Highpointers Convention September 18-22

Our Pre-Convention Activities begin Wednesday evening with a buffet dinner served in the Convention Center at 6:30. We have nothing planned for this evening, but to visit with friends, old and new.

Thursday evening we will meet in front of the Convention Center at 8:00 P.M., and listen to Park Ranger and Naturalist, C.D.Perkins tell us about the interesting geology and geography of Cimarron County. He might also tell us a bit about the programs he offers at Black Mesa State Park. Jack Parsell will then talk about Friday’s state tri-pointing, and Scott Surgent will preview Friday’s county highpointing.

Convention Activities

The Convention Actual begins Friday evening with the buffet dinner at 6:30. We will gather in front of the Convention Center for a General Welcome to this year’s Convention. Then, we will listen to Norma Gene Young, popular local historian and author of “Not A Stop Light in the County” and “Still Not A Stoplight in the County”. Norma Gene has some wonderful stories to tell us, and she will relate tidbits of history of this fascinating area. Following Norma Gene’s presentation will be the Annual Liar’s Club Meeting, hosted by our Guru Jakk Longacre. A special feature this year will be a songfest featuring Diane Winger and George Vandersluis and their guitars.Same location.

Saturday Morning, from 7:30 until 9:00 A.M.. Your Convention Co-Hosts will don their funny hats and serve a pancake breakfast in front of the Convention Center. Following breakfast, at 9:00 A.M., Guru Jakk will lead the hike to the summit of The Black Mesa. We will car pool from the Convention Center to the Trailhead, a distance of about 5 miles. Please indicate at Check-in if you would be willing to drive.

2:00 P.M. The Board of Directors will meet in the Convention Center.

5:00 P.M. Informal get-together. Here’s our chance to look over the door prizes, and to look at scrap books and photos. Soft drinks will be available; a Country & Western band will entertain us.

In addition to his usual good patter, Don will present award recipients and give away door prizes. After supper, my good friend and fellow Highpointer, Penelope May, will share some of her African adventures and slides with us. Pen has climbed all over the world, but Africa is her “Special Place”. She has climbed Kilimanjaro many times, and organizes Kili climbs.Sunday Morning: Although the Convention is officially over after dinner Saturday evening, we will be able to order the breakfast buffet, Sunday morning. We have no designated clean-up committee, however the Co-Hosts will be most appreciative if you police your area of Camp. We have put down $150 clean-up deposit which the club will recoup if we leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures.

Thanks so much for your consideration. HAVE A GOOD TIME!

One or more of your co-hosts will be at Camp at all times if you need help with something or if you have questions. We are:

Marsha Butaud Allan Griggs

Lee & Bill Strickland Jean Trousdale

Tim Webb Gary White

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE CONVENTION, CONTACT JEAN at jtrousdale@cox.net, PHONE OR FAX : 1-405-329-6189.